The struggle for legal protection and recognition of same – sex partnerships is no longer a tussle between equality promoted by secular forces, and the value of marriage, defended by people of faith. (If it ever was: Mark D Jordan…
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Republicans / Conservatives in Denial on Marriage Realities.
When Brian Brown of NOM is confronted with the mounting evidence of tide turning strongly in favour of marriage equality, his typical response is to insist that the recent victories have all been in “deep blue” states, so that there…
The Catholics, Other Faith Groups Behind Minnesota Marriage Victory.
It’s not a done deal yet, but with comfortable passage through the Minnesota House tonight, approval by the Senate seems assured, and Governor Dayton has already promised to sign. It’s only a matter of time – and Catholics, once again,…
Minnesota Priest Calls for Bishop’s Resignation
In the wake of Minnesota’s clear support for marriage equality it’s not surprising that Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt, who was such a prominent cheerleader and funder of the amendment to entrench discrimination in the state constitution, should be disappointed in…
Minnesota Catholic Priest: Why Catholics Can Vote “No”!
Most Catholics, in the US, in the UK, and many other countries, support marriage equality, often precisely because of their Catholic values. However, with the very vocal, high profile campaigns by many bishops against equality legislation, or promoting discrimination by…
Dial M for Marriage: Maine, Maryland – Minnesota?
When President Obama delivered his personal support for gay marriage a few weeks ago, there was much comment on the possible impact on his re-election chances. The verdict on that appears to be – not much. Where there does appear…
Minnesota Lutherans reject gay marriage ban
Catholic Bishops across the world are fiercely resisting the global advance to marriage equality, claiming to base their objections in part on the importance of protecting religious freedom. One of the regions where Catholic bishops have been most heavily involved…
Marriage Amendment — a Hindu perspective
In November, Minnesotans will approve or reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage. Many belonging to long-established religions in Minnesota have joined the debate over this matter. Jews and Christians, liberal and conservative, have expressed positions. Our…
Gay Man “Apologizes” For Destroying GOP Leader’s Marriage
Supporters of marriage equality have often asked their opponents to clarify their argument, to explain just how gay marriage can threaten their own. Now we know – and in Minnesota, where GOP politicians and Catholic bishops are working to entrench…
Lutheran Bishop’s Advice to Catholic Counterparts: Listen to your Church!
The Catholic Church claims to be a “listening church” – but it manifestly isn’t. In Minnesota, where the Catholic bishops have launched an all-out war in defence of what they claim to be defence of marriage (but is in fact…
